US Bridges

I40E.RAMP over I40E I85N/NC86S I85S

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.99 Mi. W. Jct. SR1006 · Structure no. 000000001350267

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40E.RAMP over I40E I85N/NC86S I85S is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40E.RAMP over I40E I85N/NC86S I85S in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,000 by 2040. The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40E.RAMP
CrossesI40E I85N/NC86S I85S
Location0.99 Mi. W. Jct. SR1006
RouteInterstate 40
CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.05938, -79.13041
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length330 ft (100.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,500 (2020)
Projected traffic101,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40E.RAMP over I40E I85N/NC86S I85S built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40E.RAMP over I40E I85N/NC86S I85S in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I40E.RAMP over I40E I85N/NC86S I85S carry?

About 50,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40E.RAMP over I40E I85N/NC86S I85S?

The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I40E.RAMP over I40E I85N/NC86S I85S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.